Administrators, Lead Educators, and Directors of The Birds Nest are expected to lead by example. The following expectations are in addition to the ALL STAFF Job Description.

• Plan the calendar of activities for the school year and adjust as needed to meet the needs of the classroom.

• Assure that all licensing regulations and STARS regulations are adhered to.

• Complete applicable self-assessments at least annually.

• Partner with Owner to: o Identify staffing needs, interview, hire, train, and guide ECTs. o Create, adjust, communicate, and reinforce policies/procedures with all audiences. o Develop, implement, and track a proposed budget each year. o Identify student openings, Interview/tour, enroll, and build supportive relationships. o Schedule staff and adjust student schedule as needed.

• Provide day-to-day management of the program, including but not limited to speaking with parents, issues with students, classroom logistics, and maintaining ratio.

• Create newsletters at least monthly and distribute to families.

• Ability to proficiently communicate in written and verbal form.

• Interpersonal skills.

• Practitioner Registry Level 4 or above (level 2, working towards level 4 for Admin).

• Demonstrate flexibility and patience with students, parents, and staff.

• Handle multiple responsibilities at once and have a good understanding of what is going on in your program(s) at all times.

• Be able to guide staff and/or students in a supportive and respectful manner.

• Ensure all state-mandated, as well as STARS- required training has been completed and is up-to-date for all staff.

• Host team meetings monthly to collect feedback, address challenges, discuss curriculum, boost morale, etc.

• Partner with Owner to address any corrective action needs for attendance / behavioral reasons.

Child Care Non-Discrimination Statement: In accordance with state family child care licensing regulations, child care services are available without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry.

Disability Non-Discrimination Statement: Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified children with disabilities upon request, as specified under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Food Program Non-Discrimination Statement: The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Confidentiality Statement: TBN is committed to keeping information about your child and your family confidential. No information will be released unless TBN is required to do so under state law or if permission is given to do so. Contact information will never be shared, last names will never be used in public, and photographs or information about your child will never be sold.

• TBN will abide by our state’s privacy law. TBN will only share information with child care licensing, law enforcement agencies, child protection agencies, and government health officials when required.

• If a family transfers to another program, TBN may be contacted for certain information about the child’s enrollment. TBN will only confirm dates of enrollment and whether the child would be re-enrolled.

• TBN will keep all records and information about your child and your family private and confidential unless written permission is given to release specific information. The following situations are exceptions to this general rule – your child’s snapshot:

• may appear in child care areas that may be seen by prospective families and other visitors.

• may appear in portfolios, newsletters, advertising materials, and professional development material.

• and first name may appear on artwork, cubbies, in portfolios, in newsletters, and along with any posted snapshots.

• and/or first initial may appear on TBN’s website and Facebook page/group.

• If a provider/parent cross paths in a public setting, either party may initiate contact that acknowledges their relationship.

To maintain confidentiality for all enrolled families, we ask that you refrain from sharing any information you learn about the other families (including your provider’s family) enrolled at TBN without their explicit permission.